Focus Estate Fund has expanded its presence in Poland by acquiring three shopping centres, adding approximately 46,000 m² of retail space to its growing portfolio.
In the first quarter of 2025, Focus Estate Fund successfully acquired three prominent shopping centres: Sosnowiec Plaza, Ruda Śląska Plaza, and Rybnik Plaza. The transaction was completed with legal support from CG, financial advisory from KKLW, and technical due diligence conducted by Gleeds.
This strategic expansion reinforces Focus Estate Fund's commitment to the Polish retail market, focusing on mid-sized convenience shopping centres that serve local communities. The newly acquired centres host a strong tenant mix, including major brands such as Carrefour, Stokrotka, H&M, CCC, Sephora, Rossmann, and Reserved, offering essential retail, dining, and entertainment services to their respective regions. Located in key urban areas around Katowice, these assets provide convenient access to up to 2.6m inhabitants within a 40-minute drive.
Maxim Shkolnick, General Partner of Focus Estate Fund, said: “This acquisition reflects our confidence in the Polish retail market and our commitment to the value-added approach through strategic asset management. We focus on acquiring non-prime value-added convenience retail and transforming it into dynamic and vibrant community hubs that align with the evolving retail landscape. We see huge potential in Central and Eastern Europe and are committed to creating sustainable, purpose-driven spaces that resonate with both tenants and consumers. By integrating wellness, health, community services, and lifestyle-driven experiences, while prioritising ESG principles such as energy efficiency, we unlock additional value throughout our assets, ensuring they remain relevant and attractive in an ever-changing market.”
With its cornerstone expertise in asset management, Focus Estate Fund aims to enhance the performance of these centres to meet the evolving needs of retailers and consumers alike.
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